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X-Doria Offers New Collection of iPad mini Cases, Exclusive to Target

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X-Doria iPad mini cases

X-Doria have announced a new collection of iPad mini cases, available exclusively in Target and via target.com.

The collection includes three case designs, those shown above:

Featuring three Target exclusive designs including the SmartStyle in Pink Herringbone and Orange Bulbs and Dash Folio Cabernet, these cases provide an aesthetically pleasing and functional design, while keeping your device protected at all times. Along with these fashionable designs for Target, the retailer will also carry a wide array of X-Doria colors and styles in the Smartstyle, SmartJacket and Dash Folio Lines.

All these cases support the iPad mini’s automatic sleep/wake feature and can serve as a stand as nearly all cases of this type can. They’re priced at $39.99 each.

I don’t feel wowed by any of these designs, but I suppose if Target is your favorite shopping spot then you may want to take a look at these new options for protecting your iPad mini.

What do you all think of these? Will you be rushing to a Target store or online site to pick one up?

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Review: Poetic Covermate iPad mini Case

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Poetic Covermate Tree

A few weeks ago I posted about a $6.95 iPad mini case, and said it was one I just had to see. That case is the Poetic Covermate iPad mini Case. I ordered one on the same day I wrote that post and I’ve been using it for a couple weeks now, and of course I’ve now got some review thoughts to share on it.

Notes

The Covermate iPad mini Case is a folio style case with a polyurethane front cover and a hard poly-carbonate back cover. There are 5 different design options to choose for the cover – Rock, Urban Paint, Butterfly, Love in Paris, and Tree. The one I spotted on Amazon was the Tree pattern and I wasn’t aware of the other choices – so that’s the one I have.

The case supports the iPad mini’s automatic sleep/wake feature.

        At the Poetic site it is priced at $39.95, but as of this writing you can find it at Amazon for $12.95.

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        Review: iPad mini Case Prodigy, Case + Magnetic Stand

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        Zoogue iPad mini Case Prodigy

        The iPad mini Case Prodigy is a case + magnetic stand combo for the iPad mini, made by ZooGue. It’s the new little brother of the iPad Case Prodigy. A couple months back I did a review of the iPad Case Prodigy, case and magnetic stand from Zoogue.  I had very positive impressions of the case – here’s a little slice of my sum-up on it:

        The iPad Case Prodigy is an impressive and versatile iPad case. It’s solid and professional looking, offers great protection, and works very well as a stand. It seems like a good fit for business users and especially for anyone who needs a pretty sturdy case + stand combo. Everything about it feels secure and well-made.

        I was certainly impressed enough with it to immediately order the new iPad mini Case Prodigy when it was released. I’ve had the case for several weeks now and have given it a lot of use. Since I now use the iPad mini a lot more than my bigger iPad, I had high hopes that I would like this case as much as I did the big brother iPad Case Prodigy.

        Notes

        The iPad min Case Prodigy is a folio style case for the iPad mini, but one that offers some extra features not found on a typical folio case. For starters, it uses a magnetic kickstand that supports 5 different stand angles.

        It’s made of relatively thin leather (or maybe faux leather) and has soft, microfiber cloth on its interior. It supports the iPad’s automatic sleep/wake feature and offers access to all the iPad mini’s ports and buttons.

        The case comes in black only right now and is priced at $49.99.

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        Review: Moko Slim Fit Case for iPad mini

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        Moko Slim Fit iPad mini case

        As some of you may recall, last year I did a review of the Moko Slim Fit Case for the iPad 3 – and was quite impressed with the low-priced folio case.

        Because of that good impression I ordered a Moko Slim Fit Case for iPad mini as soon as I noticed they were available – hoping it would be just as good as its big brother. I’ve had the case for several weeks now, used it a lot, and can now share some thoughts on it.

        Notes

        The Moko Slim Fit for the iPad mini is a folio style case, similar to the Marware C.E.O. Hybrid for iPad mini – but with a few notable differences which I’ll mention below.

        The case is made of PU leather on its exterior, with a microfiber interior. Here are some of its notable features:

        • Automatically wake/put to sleep Your iPad Mini. Acess to all feature and control (speakers not blocked).
        • Premium PU leather exterior and microfiber interior. Built-in stand with multiple angles for typing and viewing.
        • Built-in hand strap improves one-handed reading/viewing. Rubber band to hold the front cover open.
        • Padded front cover and plastic hardback offer enhanced protection, at front, back, and all CORNERS.

        It comes in a range of colors: black, blue, green, magenta, orange, purple, red, white, carbon fiber black, and genuine leather black. Oddly, the standard black case goes for $9.99 – while all the others colors are priced between $17.99 and $24.99. I didn’t actually notice that until I was writing this post – I ordered the standard black one just because I like that color choice best for this case.

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        Pad & Quill’s Latest: The Aria for iPad mini Case

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        The Aria for iPad mini

        Pad & Quill are one of my favorite iPad case makers. They make some beautiful, handcrafted cases right here in the USA – like the elegant Graduate Edition for the iPad 3 that I reviewed last year.

        Their latest creation for the smaller iPad is The Aria for iPad mini. Here’s a little detail on the case and some of its key feature via the P&Q site:

        The Aria is constructed with American Top Grain leather, robust stitching, hand finished wood and our signature ‘bookmark’  The spine wrap cleverly disguises a crease that allows the case to prop in multiple angels!

        • Top Grain American leather (The finest leather made)
        • Handmade book design with robust stitching
        • Multiple self propping angles for viewing
        • Lightweight! Only 0.5 ounces more then the Octavo for iPad mini
        • Hand finished WOOD with a gorgeous satin finish 
        • Protects and disguises your iPad
        • Magnetic On/Off feature wakes and puts to sleep your iPad… by closing the book!
        • Classic PQ ‘Bookmark’ for easy device removal
        • Access to all functions on the iPad mini

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        Review: VersaCover for iPad mini

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        Moshi’s VersaCover for iPad mini offers a stylish variation on the Smart Cover with protection for the back of the iPad thrown in. It features a slim design and an origami folding cover that allows for various angles when using it as a stand. I’ve been a big fan of Smart Covers since the early [...]

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